Note:
Before applying this product verify that the color indicated on the
container is the same as the color ordered from J. Philipps &
Associates, LLC. J. Philipps & Associates, LLC expressly disclaims
any damages resulting from the application of an inappropriate color
of stain.

It is always recommended that a small out-of-the-way section of
your project be tested to see if the desired reaction occurs. If
it does not, you probably have surface contaminants on your
slab.

A new concrete slab must have cured for six (6) week. The
optimum time to stain a new home is after all construction
(taping, bedding, texturing, and painting) is completed and just
prior to the base boards being affixed. We recommend that you
protect your new slab during the construction phase with
plastic, paper, cardboard, plywood, or sheet rock covering as
the initial cleaning step will be much easier. All trades
(laborers) should be advised that the slab will be the finished
floor.

If scoring is desired, giving the impression of stone or tiles,
we, suggest that it be done within three to four days after the
slab is poured, and we suggest that the scoring groove be no
deeper than 1/8 inch. Deeper grooves will collect dirt.

STEP ONE - WASH

Wash the concrete
surface as it must be clean and free of paints, wax, grease,
dirt and other surface contaminants. Do not acid wash or use
heavy alkali cleaners. Kemiko Neutra Clean is an industrial
strength, high performance water base sodium metasilicate
cleaner for the preparation of bare concrete and coated
substrates (may be purchased from Kemiko NW). Tri sodium
phosphate (TSP) is an excellent mild all purpose cleaner
(available at hardware or janitorial supply stores) and when
mixed with water, can be used to clean the slab by scrubbing
with a long handled stiff brush and then wet vacuumed
(preferred) or mopped (several moppings may be necessary) to
remove all dirt. After washing, allow the floor to dry
completely.

Protect all walls with tape and paper. Do not allow the stain to
touch any wood or metal.

STEP TWO -
STAIN (First Application)

Generally, you
will mix equal parts stain with equal parts water (50%-50%). You
can apply the mixture with a brush mop, or sponge, however, we
suggest that you consider using an all-plastic (insecticide)
pump-up sprayer (no metal parts) as you can control volume much
easier and remember (VOLUME EQUALS DEPTH OF COLOR).

Make sure all container lids are tight and shake vigorously
before using. Put the water in the spray container, and then add
equal parts stain. Close the lid, pump up the pressure and begin
randomly spraying the mixture on the floor by holding the nozzle
of the wand approximately 18 inches from the floor. Try to avoid
precise back and forth motions. You should apply the mixture
leaving “full moisture, short of puddles”. Try not to leave
puddles as puddle edges hold more moisture (Volume equals depth
of color). As you apply the stain, there may be varying degrees
of fizzing and there will not be a lot of color. Let the floor
dry completely.

Drying time will depend on porosity, temperature, humidity and
volume, but it generally takes several hours. Do not walk on the
floor while it is wet or damp. Do not remove the residue that is
left from the chemical reaction.

Using the same procedure as mentioned above, apply the second
application Again allow the floor to dry completely. You will
notice darker tones of color appearing at this time.

STEP THREE -
WASH

After the floor
has completely dried, scrub off the residue with a long handled,
medium stiff, bristle brush and water Kemiko Neutra Clean. Or
one tablespoon of baking soda (neutralizes acid) in 4 gallons of
water. Remove the water/residue mixture from the floor by mop,
squeegee or (preferably) a wet vacuum. Allow the floor to dry
completely.

STEP FOUR - WAX
OR SEAL

Kemiko Wax is
best applied with a heavy floor machine and three attachments, a
stiff natural bristle brush (most critical), a medium bristle
brush and a buffing pad.

To begin, spread a smooth light coating of wax out from the
walls (2-3 inches) and in the corners out to the radius of the
floor machine attachment. Put on no more than ¼ cup of wax on
the floor in the center of the first 3 to 4 foot square. It will
appear wet and dull. Immediately work the wax by spreading and
burning it in with the natural stiff bristle attachment. Move to
the next 3-4 foot quadrant and repeat the step only after the
wax in the preceding area has turned to a slight glare and the
wax ridges have disappeared. Mineral spirits will soften any
ridges or excess wax, allowing it to be spread and worked in.

When you have completed the application phase, change to the
medium bristle brush attachment and buff the entire floor
including your original hand waxed areas. After the buffing, if
greater protection is desired, repeat the first phase applying a
thin second coat. Then rebuff. If a slightly higher sheen is
desired, buff with the soft pad.

If you have chosen to use sealer instead of wax, it is generally
best applied by an airless sprayer. Two coats of sealer will
almost always be necessary and sometimes a third with at least 6
to 8 hours of dry time between coats.

CONCLUSION

Should you have
questions regarding the application of Kemiko products, we
encourage you to call and discuss them with us.